Stephen Osmun

Stephen Osmun

Director of Procurement GoFundMe
With a proven track record in building high-performing procurement functions, I specialize in driving innovation and operational excellence across organizations. My expertise spans the full procurement lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and supplier management to process optimization and risk mitigation. I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies—especially AI—to transform procurement into a value-generating function. By integrating advanced analytics and automation, I help organizations unlock new efficiencies, foster innovation, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. My approach combines deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring procurement is not just a support function, but a strategic driver of growth and innovation.

March 11, 2025

8:50 AM Keynote Debate: Is The Procurement Function Ready To Be Completely Automated?

AI is a true game changer in procurement but how far should it go? Through this exciting keynote debate, leading experts will face off on one of the industry’s biggest questions: is procurement ready to be fully automated or is a human touch still necessary?

Key takeaways:
  • Imagining what a fully automated procurement function would look like
  • Making the case for embracing AI to boost speed, scale, and strategic value
  • Exploring what can be lost if AI becomes too big of a role within procurement
  • Looking to the future on where procurement is heading 

Moderator: Jason Cavalieri, Global Process Owner, Buying, Google


Pro:

Stephen Osmun, Director of Procurement, GoFundMe

Ruth Hicks, Head of Procurement, Harvey

David Rodriguez, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals


Against:

Brent Perekoppi, Director, Global Sourcing & Center of Excellence, Ingram Micro

Joel Mintun, Director, Global Indirect Procurement, GlobalFoundries

Marla Bradstock, Director, Global Procurement - IT Business Partner, Gilead Sciences  

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Stephen.

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